Remember that schools have until January 1 to develop and implement the policies established by House Bill 1197. Learn more with The School Librarian's Guide to House Bill 1197.

New State Library Database Preview! Gale Presents: Peterson's Test Prep
Join us Nov. 20 at 11am CT via Zoom for a preview of Gale Presents: Peterson's Test Prep. Register today!

Third episode of the New Titles at the SD State Library: October 2024. The SDSL: DOE Bibliography lists all new titles added at SDSL for books, SD Government publications, DVDs, and more!

Third episode of the School Library Pulse is now released!

#StorytimeSD events to be hosted at libraries throughout state

SDSL School Library Monthly Update: November 2024

8th Annual Performance Showcase
Register for one of two virtual meet-ups in November. Start planning ahead for your library's 2025 Summer Reading Programming!

Collect + Connect Meet-ups

  • Public Libraries: Nov. 13
  • Academic Libraries: Nov. 15
  • Youth Services Librarians: Nov. 19
  • School Libraries: Dec. 5

South Dakota librarians earn accreditation, Oct. 2, 2024

Ten South Dakota public libraries awarded accreditation, Oct. 2, 2024

Every year the State Library compiles a statistical report of state aggregated data from school libraries in South Dakota. See the latest School Library Facts & Stats 2024.

Every year the State Library compiles a statistical report of state aggregated data from public libraries in South Dakota. See the latest Public Library Facts & Stats 2024.

Canvas Catalog Registration Guide: DOE and SDSL's new professional learning platform.

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Spring/Summer 2024 Prairie Trails Newsletter
- Staff Introduction: Jeanette Munyer, 2024 Summer Reading Program, and Jack's Reading Corner

Descriptive Video Collection Catalogs: 2024 Spring Supplement released

The South Dakota Braille and Talking Book Library has changed it's name to Accessible Library Services beginning April 2023.

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Remember that schools have until January 1 to develop and implement the policies established by House Bill 1197. Learn more with The School Librarian's Guide to House Bill 1197.

Third episode of the School Library Pulse is now released!

Storytime South Dakota events to be hosted at libraries throughout state

SDSL School Library Monthly Update: November 2024

8th Annual Performance Showcase
Register for one of two virtual meet-ups in November. Start planning ahead for your library's 2025 Summer Reading Programming!

Collect + Connect Meet-ups

  • School Libraries: Nov. 12
  • Public Libraries: Nov. 13
  • Academic Libraries: Nov. 15
  • Youth Services Librarians: Nov. 19

School Library 101 course, a Library Methods On-Demand Course

School Achievement Through Libraries Award program

Canvas Catalog Registration Guide: DOE and SDSL's new professional learning platform.

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